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STUDENT ARTWORK April 18 to May 23. Works by King's students in mass communication and sculpture and drawing classes will be on display, Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center. Reception: April 30, 2 to 4 p.m. Free. (570) 208-5900, ext. 5328.

Continuing

WVIA Student Artist Celebration, through May 3. The regional public broadcasting network will showcase visual artists from across northeast and central Pennsylvania recognized by the 2013-14 Artist of the Week program. Call for gallery hours. Mainstreet Galleries, Kingston. 570-287-5589 or www.mainstreetgalleries.com.

The Colors of a Horse, through April 30, Regional artist Lora Wiggins shares her work inspired by the National Theatre Live's screening of "War Horse." Weigh Station Cafe, Towanda. treetopdzine@gmail.com.

A World Apart: The Legacy of George Gabin, through May 11. The Brooklyn-born artist created work that "proclaims that beauty is there in everyday situations, if we will but look at it." Sordoni Art Gallery, Wilkes-Barre. 570-408-4325 or www.wilkes.edu.

ArtCycled: A Recycled Art Exhibit, through Tuesday. Featuring community-submitted works made from traditional art supplies, recyclables, and trash. Schulman Gallery at Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke. 570-740-0319 or www.luzerne.edu.

Author Douglas Preston, April 25, 7 p.m. The Matthew F. Flynn Library Lecture Series presents the author of "Tyrannosaur Canyon," the 2014 selection of On the Same Page in Lackawanna County. Admission is free with a library card. The Theater at Lackawanna College, Scranton 570-961-7864. or www.lackawanna.edu.

She Rolled Up Her Sleeves: Luzerne County's Women at Work, through Aug. 31. Exhibit focusing on the unsung heroines of our history featuring a new quilt by Gina Thackara of Kingston with blocks representing 12 occupations, photographs and historical artifacts. Museum admission is $4 or $2 for children or free to members. 570-822-1727 or luzernehistory.org.

AD/HD Family Support Group, Every second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Plains Township. 570-592-0058 or www.geisinger.org.

Hiking the Endless Mountains, Tuesday, 7 p.m. A multimedia presentation by Jeff Mitchell will be offered in in celebration of Earth Day. Mitchell is the author of books including "Hiking the Endless Mountains," "Backpacking Pennsylvania," "Hiking the Allegheny National Forest" and "Paddling Pennsylvania." Hibbard Student Center, La Plume. 570-945-8000.

Unity Festival, April 25 4:30 to 6 p.m. Senior math and secondary education major Andrew Casanova is coordinating this event sponsored in part by The Multicultural Club. Find food, music, dance and information representing a variety of cultures. A human chain will form to raise awareness of immigration reform at 5 p.m. Wells Fargo Amphitheater at Misericordia University, Dallas. Free. 570-674-6400 or www.misericordia.edu.

EASTER EGG HUNT, Saturday, 11 to 1 p.m., for children up to 12 years old of the Lake Lehman School District. The event includes refreshments and the Easter Bunny at the Harveys Lake Little League Field.

Free Range Folk, Saturday 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. This band of musicians formed over common interests in farming, family, a love of the oudoors and back-to-the-basics lifestyle. Also find food from its 14-acre organic cooperative farm. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. $17. 570-325-0249 or mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

Kristian Bush, Saturday 8 p.m. The Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter best known for his work with due Sugarland will perfom with his own five-piece band in the Keystone Grand Ballroom. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre. $25. 570-831-2100 or www.mohegansunpocono.com.

Nordic Walking, through May 15, Today, April 24 2 p.m. Burn more calories and strengthen your body in less time by using poles in this weekly Healthier Selves Series class. First class free. Poles provided. Irem Clubhouse, Dallas. $30/nine class series. 570-675-1866 .

Saturday Morning Ride, Saturday, 8 a.m. Join up to 75 other area bicyclists this summer on a series of weekly rides 20-25 miles in length at a 13-15 mph average. As the season progresses, the ride will get longer and incorporate more hills. There are stops for regrouping, and no riders are left behind. Bagels, coffee and juice are served after the ride. Ride May 10 is a special 10th anniversary event. A party will be held that evening from 7 to 10 p.m. Around Town Bicycles, Wilkes-Barre. 570-970-3008 or www.atownbikes.com.

The Amazing Mr. Franklin, April 26 The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble presents a free performance of its new original Theatre in Classrooms production about the famous scientist, musician, inventor, author, printer, politician, postmaster, satirist, civic activist, statesman and diplomat, created by director Elizabeth Dowd and the cast. Phillips Emporium & Coffeehouse, Bloomsburg. 570-387-8027 or www.bte.org.

SLEEPING BEAUTY, April 26, 1 and 5 p.m. and April 27, 2 p.m. Presented by the Joan Harris Dancers at E.L. Meyers High School auditorium. Tickets are $14 in advance and $16 at the door. Visit www.joanharrisdancers.com.

Film

"America's First Park: River Common" 12 p.m., Tuesday and April 30. Free screening.

The Documentary film for TV that tells the story of how a park changed Wilkes-Barre and America's history. Followed by a Q & A with filmmaker Scott Spinucci and Dr. Paul Zbiek, History Department, King's College.

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